Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 09m at 10:33 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:18 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - May 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:332.24:581.811:140.211:110.26:107:59Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:202.25:491.812:020.26:098:00Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:102.16:431.812:030.212:540.36:088:01Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:042.17:421.81:010.21:510.36:078:02Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:022.08:461.82:040.32:500.36:068:02Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:061.99:531.93:120.33:490.26:058:03Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat10:121.911:002.04:200.34:470.26:048:04Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun11:181.95:270.35:430.26:038:05Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:002.012:201.96:310.36:380.26:028:06Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:562.11:151.87:310.27:290.16:018:07Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:462.22:061.88:260.28:180.16:008:08New Moon11Wed
12Thu2:332.22:541.89:150.29:040.15:598:09New Moon12Thu
13Fri3:172.23:401.810:010.29:470.25:588:10New Moon13Fri
14Sat4:002.24:251.810:430.310:290.25:578:11New Moon14Sat
15Sun4:412.15:091.811:240.311:100.35:568:12Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:222.05:531.812:040.45:558:12Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:022.06:371.712:440.45:548:13Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:421.97:221.712:350.41:250.45:548:14Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:241.98:091.71:200.52:070.55:538:15First Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:091.88:581.72:100.52:500.55:528:16First Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:571.79:491.73:030.63:350.45:518:17First Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:501.710:421.83:590.64:200.45:518:18First Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:461.711:331.94:570.65:070.45:508:18Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:411.75:550.55:550.35:498:19Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:222.012:341.76:510.56:450.35:498:20Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:082.11:241.77:450.47:350.25:488:21Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:542.22:121.88:350.48:250.25:488:21Full Moon27Fri
28Sat2:402.23:011.89:230.39:150.15:478:22Full Moon28Sat
29Sun3:272.33:511.810:100.210:060.15:478:23Full Moon29Sun
30Mon4:162.34:431.910:590.210:580.15:468:24Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:072.35:381.911:490.211:540.25:468:24Waning Gibbous31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8635150)

Common Questions About Colonial Beach, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Colonial Beach, VA today?

Slack tide in Colonial Beach, VA is approximately 1:25 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Colonial Beach, VA?

Colonial Beach, VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Colonial Beach, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Colonial Beach, VA?

Tide predictions for Colonial Beach, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Colonial Beach, VA?

Tide data for Colonial Beach, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8635150. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8635150.

What is the moon phase in Colonial Beach, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Colonial Beach, VA is New Moon (2% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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